Discover how travelling by train in Scotland supports businesses, charities, and community groups. Learn about the Dumfries Adoptive Railway Gardeners and their efforts to enhance local railway stations.
We all know that using public transport is better for the environment. But did you know that when you travel by train, you’re helping to support hundreds of businesses, charities and community groups across Scotland ? By commuting, travelling and adventuring by rail and being one of millions to make your way through any of the country’s stations, you’re supporting community groups to carry out their amazing work. This is your railway, and you’re doing incredible things.
Let’s hear from three organisations that are thriving thanks to your ScotRail journeys. Dumfries Adoptive Railway Gardeners More than 1,000 volunteers from across Scotland have adopted their local railway station to enhance the look for the entire community to enjoy. In 2023, ScotRail invested more than £100,000 in adopters' hard work. Each station involved in the programme receives an annual budget to spend on plants, bulbs and equipment to make their station beautiful. And there’s the option to apply for a bigger grant if a station needs an extra bit of lov
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